Neo Harter | Neo is a fourth-year student pursuing a double BA in History of Public Policy and Law and Global Studies, plus a minor in Philosophy. He has always enjoyed studying American Political History, but as of recently he has developed a research interest in the Middle East and its rich history, in particular Iranian history. In his free time Neo enjoys reading, playing instruments like the piano and the tabla, and practicing his language skills. He hoops often as well, so you may catch him at the rec center claiming ankles…if you do please come and say hi! He is always looking forward to meeting new people – especially history geeks!Kristen Marshal | Kristen is a third-year double majoring in History of Policy, Law, and Governance as well as Psychological and Brain Sciences, with a minor in Philosophy. She loves all history, but is especially passionate about the Italian Renaissance and the Mediterranean. When not working on the Journal, she is either reading a novel she may or may not finish, working as a CLAS writing tutor, or cooking a traditional Armenian dish. She loves talking to people about quite literally anything, so if you see her around, please say hi!Aidan McCann | Aidan is a second year majoring in History with a minor in comparative literature. His favorite periods of history are 20th century China and the Antebellum United States. In his free time, he enjoys reading, listening to music, and watching hockey. Aidan also works as a tutor for Santa Barbara Unified School District, and has a passion for education.Lucas Bishop| Lucas is a third year double majoring in History and Anthropology with an emphasis in Archaeology. Currently, he is most interested in 14th century Spanish Colonialism and 17th century American westward expansion. Specifically he is interested in the cultural interactions that took place between indigenous peoples and settler societies as a result of these pressures. Outside of the journal, Lucas loves to go camping and hiking whenever he gets the opportunity. He is currently interning at the UCSB integrative subsistence laboratory and enjoys applying an anthropological perspective to historical narratives. Jarett Henderson | Jarett is a history professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara and oversees The UGH Journal. He earned his Ph.D. from York University in Toronto and holds an MA and BA from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg. Before swapping his snow boots for slides, and his toques for beanies, he taught at Mount Royal University in Calgary. His current research examines the debates over implementing responsible self-government in the Canadian colonies, alongside anti-sodomy legislation that re-criminalized sex between men in the first half of the 19th century, to expose the tangled ties between whiteness, masculinity, and settler sexuality.
Travis Applegate| Travis is a fourth-year History of Public Policy and Law major from Visalia, CA. His passion for history has led him to explore a wide range of topics, but he has found a particular fascination with the histories of Asia and specifically the Middle East. Through his studies, he enjoys examining how historical events shape modern policies and societies. Beyond the classroom, Travis thrives in the great outdoors—whether it’s hiking scenic trails or catching waves along the California coast. A music enthusiast, he has a deep appreciation for a wide range of genres, from rock to house and techno. With a deep appreciation for both intellectual and physical pursuits, he enjoys balancing academic rigor with adventure and exploration.Suyan Wang | Suyan is a third year History of Public Policy and Law and Sociology double major from Thousand Oaks, CA. She has always enjoyed American Legal History, but is currently also exploring her interests in Ancient Chinese and Japanese History. When not in class or working for the Journal, she’s probably people watching somewhere in the world and giving herself history field trips. In her free time, Suyan enjoys listening to and playing rock music. Claire Choisser| Claire is a fourth year majoring in History of Public Policy and Law. She is most interested in 20th century history, especially anything involving public policy, international diplomacy, and African history, and she is also a part of history club. In her free time Claire enjoys reading, painting, going to the gym and staying active, and hopes to continue traveling after graduating. Gavin Roberts | Gavin Roberts is a 4th year History major and Education minor. His favorite periods of history are more recent/modern history. In his spare time he is trying to get better at cooking. He also just started tutoring at Foothill Elementary.
